The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneAnonymous Latin Hymn

Translated by Francis PottTune by Giovanni P. da Palestrina

Arranged by W. H. Monk

The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

Alleluia!

Alleluia!

Alleluia!

The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

1. The strife is o'er, the battle done;

the victory of life is won;

the song of triumph has begun:

Alleluia!

The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

2. The powers of death have done their worst,

but Christ their legions hath dispersed;

let shouts of holy joy outburst:

Alleluia!

The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

3. The three sad days are quickly sped;

he rises glorious from the dead;

all glory to our risen Head!

Alleluia!

The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

4. Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee,

from death's dread sting thy servants free,

that we may live, and sing to thee:

Alleluia!